Olympus BF-UC180F - 4.1 Endoscope Insertion

Chapter 4 Operation
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ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
4.1 Insertion
Holding and manipulating the endoscope
The control section of the endoscope is designed to be held in the left hand. The
suction valve can be operated using the left index finger. The UP/DOWN
angulation control lever can be operated using the left thumb. The right hand is
free to manipulate the insertion section (see Figure 4.1).
Figure 4.1
Insertion of the endoscope
• Do not apply olive oil or products containing petroleum-based
lubricants (e.g., Vaseline
®
). These products may cause
stretching and/or deterioration of the bending section’s
covering.
• To prevent the patient from accidentally biting the insertion
section during an examination, it is strongly recommended
that a mouthpiece be placed in the patient’s mouth before
inserting the endoscope.
• Do not allow the insertion section to be bent within a distance
of 10 cm or less from the junction of the boot. insertion
section damage can occur (see Figure 4.2).